Job#: 3027056 Job Description: Hadoop / HPE MapR EngineerPosition OverviewWe are looking for an experienced
Hadoop / HPE MapR Engineer to design, build, operate, and optimize large-scale distributed data platforms. In this role, you will support and enhance enterprise-grade HPE MapR-based Hadoop ecosystems, ensuring high availability, strong performance, and reliable data processing across mission-critical workloads.
The ideal candidate brings deep hands-on experience with MapR services, distributed systems, Linux, and big-data processing frameworks, and thrives in complex, production-scale environments.
Key Responsibilities- Design, deploy, and maintain large-scale Hadoop/HPE MapR clusters.
- Optimize distributed data platforms for performance, scalability, and reliability.
- Monitor and troubleshoot cluster health, resource utilization, and system stability.
- Support MapR ecosystem services, including storage, compute, and data-processing components.
- Collaborate with data engineering and platform teams to ensure seamless integration with enterprise workloads.
- Diagnose and resolve performance bottlenecks, failures, and distributed-system issues.
- Implement best practices for security, governance, and operational excellence.
Required Qualifications- Strong hands-on experience with Hadoop distributions, specifically HPE MapR.
- Deep understanding of distributed systems, data storage architectures, and cluster-computing concepts.
- Proficiency in Linux/Unix system administration.
- Experience with at least one programming or scripting language: Python, Java, Scala, or Bash.
- Working knowledge of Apache Spark and batch/stream processing frameworks.
- Proven ability to troubleshoot performance, stability, and scaling issues in large-scale environments.
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Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
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